Intel Gamer Days 2026 Kicking Off with AAA Gaming Bundle & Partnerships
Intel’s Gamer Days 2026 campaign launches August 10 with a retail bundle offering free digital copies of two upcoming games with qualifying Intel hardware purchases.
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Introducing FILE type: a native column type for multimodal data
Databricks introduces FILE, a new column type for storing unstructured data like documents and videos natively in lakehouse tables, enabling AI-ready querying and governance alongside structured data.
Scientists Release Biggest 2D Map of the Universe
Scientists released the largest 2D color map of the universe, containing 5.6 trillion pixels and nearly 4 billion celestial objects, available for public use via the Legacy Survey Sky Viewer.
New opportunities to earn and changes to the YouTube Partner Program
YouTube announced updates to its Partner Program, expanding Premium Lite subscriptions and adjusting revenue sharing for Shorts starting February 1, 2027, alongside new incentive programs and revised entry requirements...
Apple, MLB announce September “Friday Night Baseball” schedule
Apple and MLB announced the September schedule for the weekly Friday Night Baseball doubleheaders on Apple TV, featuring enhanced broadcasts and immersive viewing options on Apple Vision Pro.
How Aston Martin’s 2026 season has played out so far
Aston Martin’s 2026 Formula 1 season has been difficult, with the team second to last in the Teams’ Championship after early reliability and performance issues. A major upgrade package introduced before the summer break...
The UK remains concerned by reports of systematic ill-treatment of prisoners of war and civilian detainees, by Russian authorities: UK statement at the UN Arria
The UK expressed deep concern at the UN over reports of systematic ill-treatment of Ukrainian prisoners of war and civilian detainees by Russian authorities, citing violations of international humanitarian law.
Evolve your marketing with new AI tools
Google is integrating AI tools into Google Ads and Google Analytics to automate data summaries, generate custom reports via text prompts, and benchmark performance against similar businesses, aiming to streamline...
DSCC Online: Multi-factor Authentication
The UK Government will require multi-factor authentication for all DSCC Online users starting September 2026 to enhance account security, replacing shared accounts with individual logins.
Minister Anand announces sanctions against defence manufacturing company
Canada imposed sanctions on Streit Group, a defence manufacturer supplying armoured vehicles to Russia’s National Guard, citing its role in supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Palo Alto Networks Recognized as the Only Vendor to be Named a 4X Leader in SASE and SSE Gartner Magic Quadrant Reports
Palo Alto Networks has been named a Leader in Gartner’s 2026 Magic Quadrant reports for both Security Service Edge (SSE) and SASE Platforms, marking its fourth consecutive year as the sole vendor to achieve this status.
Lion Nebula roars to life for Webb
The James Webb Space Telescope has captured new infrared images of the Lion Nebula, revealing detailed structures around a dying star. The observations provide insights into the nebula's evolving gas and dust formations.
Inter-Bank Tokenized Deposits: Cari Network & Fireblocks
Six US banks are piloting the Cari Network, a shared tokenized deposit platform powered by Fireblocks, to enable real-time, programmable inter-bank transactions while maintaining regulatory compliance.
MHRA advises quarantine of medical devices supplied without appropriate conformity markings
The UK’s MHRA has advised immediate quarantine of medical devices supplied without required conformity markings, including products used in blood collection, surgery, and wound care.
Construction begins on £13m Skinningrove Flood Alleviation Scheme
The UK Environment Agency has started a £13 million flood scheme in Skinningrove, replacing Stone Row Bridge to end manual flood gate operations and protect over 100 homes by 2028.
The simple way to make your marketing claims 42.9% more believable
Research shows precise numbers increase compliance and trust in marketing claims by disrupting assumptions of vagueness, with studies demonstrating a 42.9% boost in agreement rates.
AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery now preserves UEFI boot mode for Linux servers
AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery (DRS) now maintains UEFI boot mode for recovered Linux servers, eliminating post-recovery configuration steps and ensuring consistency with source environments.
Serving the most critical missions- Cloudflare for Government achieves FedRAMP Class D (High) Certified status
Cloudflare for Government has attained FedRAMP High certification, meeting stringent U.S. security standards for handling sensitive federal data.
No Man’s Sky Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary
Hello Games reflects on No Man’s Sky’s 10th anniversary, highlighting its evolution from a small studio project to a continuously updated space exploration game with nearly 40 free updates.
Honorary King’s Counsel nominations: deadline 18 September 2026
The UK Ministry of Justice is accepting nominations for the honorary King’s Counsel Honoris Causa award until 18 September 2026, recognizing lawyers and legal academics for significant contributions to law or the...
Disney Legends in Conversation: Jerry Bruckheimer
The Walt Disney Company will honor 13 individuals, including Jerry Bruckheimer, as Disney Legends at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, recognizing their lasting contributions to Disney across entertainment and...
Meta Upholds Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s Data Center Standards
Meta endorses Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s review of data center expansion, emphasizing collaboration on energy, water, and local economic impact while reaffirming its investments in the state.
CISA, FBI and Partners Warn Organizations of Gunra Ransomware Actors Targeting Multiple Critical Infrastructure Sectors
U.S. agencies and South Korea’s police issued a joint advisory warning of the Gunra ransomware threat to critical infrastructure sectors, citing double extortion tactics and specific CVEs used for initial access.
FTC Stops Sprawling Credit Repair Scheme that Scammed Consumers Out of Nearly $200 Million
The FTC secured a court order halting a $200 million credit repair scheme involving 17 companies and five principals for allegedly deceiving consumers with false promises and illegal fees since 2016.
Pay Your Way, Play Your Way: Venmo Is Now on Google Play
Venmo users can now pay for Google Play apps, games, and subscriptions using their Venmo balance or linked payment methods, expanding the app’s payment options within a major digital marketplace.
Venmo is giving you a new way to pay on Google Play.
Venmo has been added as a payment option on Google Play, allowing users to link their Venmo accounts for app, game, and subscription purchases starting today.
Model ML completes finance work more efficiently with GPT-5.6 Sol
Model ML integrates GPT‑5.6 Sol into finance workflows, reducing token usage by 21% per PowerPoint deck and improving Excel and presentation outputs compared to prior models.
Afghanistan: UN tells Taliban to open up on abuses committed by security forces
The UN urged Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities to disclose how they investigate and punish abuses by security forces, citing a lack of transparency that erodes public trust and accountability.
DR Congo: Ebola is killing people before they ever reach a doctor
Over 1,900 deaths in DRC’s Ebola outbreak occurred outside treatment centers, prompting WHO to intensify community-based response and decentralize care to curb transmission.
Fighting deepens needs and fuels further displacement in Sudan
The UN warns that escalating conflict in Sudan is worsening humanitarian needs and displacement, with over 30 million people requiring aid and nine million displaced since April 2023.